Church collecting 'flood buckets' for hurricane cleanup

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News Eagle - Hawley, PA

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Posted Nov. 15, 2012 at 6:54 PM
Updated Nov 15, 2012 at 6:54 PM

Posted Nov. 15, 2012 at 6:54 PM

Hawley, Pa.

Central United Methodist Church, Honesdale, in connection with the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), is collecting "flood buckets" to aid in the cleanup of areas in New York and New Jersey that were hit by Hurricane Sandy.

Mission Central in Mechanicsburg, a hub of UMCOR, has sent thousands of these buckets to areas in need. The supply is very low and many more are needed.

Specific items are needed for flood buckets. Anyone who would like to donate one or more is asked to closely follow the following list:

• Five-gallon bucket with resealable lid - Buckets from fast food restaurants or bakeries can be used if washed and cleaned. Do not use buckets that have stored chemicals such as paint or pool cleaner.

Advertisements on the outside are acceptable. Orange Home Depot buckets with lids are ideal..

Flood buckets can be dropped off at Central United Methodist Church, 11thand Church streets, Honesdale, on Sunday, Nov. 18, from 8 a.m. to noon; Monday through Wednesday, Nov. 19 to 21, 7 a.m. To noon, and Sunday, Nov. 25, 8 a.m. To noon. Alternate drop-off times can be arranged by calling the numbers below.

For further information, call Sue at (570)448-2429 or Betty at 448-2349.